4 Tests to Differentiate Shoulder Impingement and AC Joint Dysfunction

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  • @PrecisionMovementCoach
    @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад +59

    IN THIS VIDEO
    00:00 - Intro
    01:18 - Hawkins Self Test
    01:57 - Painful Arc Test
    03:14 - Horizontal Adduction Test
    03:55 - AC Joint Distraction (Bad Cop) Test
    05:05 - Next Steps and Recommendations

    • @svalbard01
      @svalbard01 2 года назад +3

      I had pain in the last two tests, so seems like AC Joint disfunction. Question: could side-sleeping cause AC joint disfunction? Especially since the way I have my bottom arm when side sleeping has lots of internal rotation?

    • @raymonddavis7808
      @raymonddavis7808 2 года назад +2

      I’m having a sharp pain in the horizontal adduction test. A few weeks a ago I think I tore something . I can’t even bench press a plate with my right side . Also very hard for me to feel my tricep on that same side . Help me !

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад +4

      @@svalbard01 Get started on the AC Joint exercises featured in the video description. Sleeping posture can definitely be a root cause of the issue.
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад

      @@raymonddavis7808 what were the results of the other tests?
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

    • @phoebaaluoch4521
      @phoebaaluoch4521 2 года назад

      Hi doctor, I felt down with my shoulder six months ago , I went to the hospital after three month , x ray was done I was found with acute upper respiratory infection of multitude in unspecified areas and joint pains I took medication but could see any change went back again the same problem was discovered..my joint has a pop sound, it's itch alot more so when am relaxed .I feel more pain in my neck too. Help me doctor what can I use or do am really stressed up

  • @davidf4163
    @davidf4163 6 лет назад +146

    Been researching shoulder issues for almost 2 years and this is the best BY FAR that I have come across ! Great - thanks a lot !

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  6 лет назад +7

      No problem...I'm happy to help!

    • @mike4878
      @mike4878 6 лет назад

      distracting the glenohumeral joint can reproduce pain in a supraspinatus tendinopathy (tendinitis is an old term that is being phased out because we are finding there isn't much inflammation in tendon injuries). The painful arc test is positive around 60-120 degrees (in most literature) of shoulder abduction and not 45. Test is also performed with thumbs pointing up. This is why I never encourage patients to search google and youtube for self test or exercises, unless referenced from published research. Sorry if I come off as a prick but just making you a better coach :)

    • @1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew
      @1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew 5 лет назад

      @@mike4878 where have you studied? What can one do with AC Joint dysfunction?

    • @bivianacoyomani515
      @bivianacoyomani515 Год назад

      seriosuly! I thought this whole time i had shoulder impingement I might have AC JOINT paint definitely going to talk with my bone doctor

  • @chan108dra
    @chan108dra 6 лет назад +71

    best tips from hundreds of youtube that I have watched,thank​ you

    • @MrWhite2277
      @MrWhite2277 4 года назад +1

      Or it could be trigger points in the teres minor, major or infraspinatus. These refer pain to lateral and front delets and can make elevating shoulder into positions shown painful and make sudden movements have a sharp intense pain. I went to several physios randall of them look for some type of "impingement". None of them helped much. Then I pulled out my trigger therapy manual and did self massage on the muscles I mentioned and got in 5 mins what physio couldn't achieve in months. All without spending money on physios. Simply your muscles may have knots from over use or a single overload and they need to be released. Get a ball, rubber with some give, find the spots by leaning into ball against a wall. I hadn't done pushups or benched in months, 5 mins of this and I could push up and bench. Still feeling better days later. But if knots are gnarly theyll need a little work daily or every other day. I'm not a therapist, just someone with plenty of injuries that feel like joint issues that fixed them with trigger point therapy. It could as described in the vid but investigate trigger points as it can be done by yourself easily and cheap and gets fast results IF it's the issue or part of the issue.

    • @victoriaalvin2446
      @victoriaalvin2446 4 года назад +1

      Best video!! Tops
      Got right to the POINT!! THANK YOU!!

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  6 месяцев назад

      Wow!
      That is so great to read. Thank you! :)

  • @Flirrwitty
    @Flirrwitty 2 года назад +7

    Amazing! Here a summary for me and others:
    1. (modified) Hawkins Test | Pain -> Impingement / Rotatorcuff issue
    2. Painful Arch (Lateral Abduction) | Pain between 45°-120° -> Impingement, above -> AC-Joint
    3. Horizontal Adduction | Pain -> AC-Joint Dysfuntion
    4. Distraction Test/ Bad Cop Test | Pain -> AC-Joint (Impingement symptoms should be relieved here)
    Thanks a lot for the great informative and helpful Video!

  • @awesometv1472
    @awesometv1472 5 лет назад +335

    I did this test i have no pain but i have a discomfort in my left shoulder! Grinding,crackling sound!!😅

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  5 лет назад +54

      Which of the tests caused discomfort, if any? Noises and grinding are often normal and are likely nothing to be concerned with.

    • @awesometv1472
      @awesometv1472 5 лет назад +59

      @@PrecisionMovementCoach when i do bench press (dumbells) after the 1 set i feel discomfort in left shoulder! This disappear after some time! From last 1 month i have this issue should i go to the doctor! Thank you!

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  5 лет назад +25

      Check out this article before you go to the doctor: www.precisionmovement.coach/bicep-tendonitis/

    • @mohammedrahat2592
      @mohammedrahat2592 4 года назад +22

      I have that same problem

    • @Cadets1986
      @Cadets1986 4 года назад +21

      I can't put my arm behind my back. argh

  • @MrMusic-ob2jj
    @MrMusic-ob2jj 6 лет назад +24

    Absolutely right.. I have impingement that my doctor confirmed by an MRI and everything. And these tests are additional confirmation.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  6 месяцев назад +1

      Happy that you figured it out.
      How are you now?
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @seriouslyawesomegirls8638
    @seriouslyawesomegirls8638 3 года назад +3

    thank you so much. I have been suffering from shoulder pain for the last 6 months but my chiropractor said its impingement but could not help me at all. Now from your video test I think its ac joint injury - finally I will be relieved of pain- can't thank you enough!!

  • @Wayne--O
    @Wayne--O 4 года назад +5

    have AC ligament damage from snowboard wipe out. after watching scores of videos, yours are the best.
    very informative and to the point. thank you Eric!!

  • @karinamorado7795
    @karinamorado7795 5 лет назад +29

    Thank you so much!! I did these tests and apparently failed all the a.c. joint ones😭😭 but im relieved to find out what i have now. So clear and concise, great job

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  Год назад +1

      Sorry for the late reply. How are you now?
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

    • @karinamorado7795
      @karinamorado7795 Год назад +1

      @Precision Movement that's ok! I'm actually amazing! It took about 3 weeks to recover from what I had before and I've been amazing ever since. I just did a few rehab exercises for a few days out of the week and I was good as new👌

    • @meshalsaad61
      @meshalsaad61 2 месяца назад

      @@karinamorado7795what exercises did u do ?

  • @PrecisionMovementCoach
    @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад +1

    After taking the tests, make sure you try the appropriate exercises:
    AC Joint Pain - ruclips.net/video/m581lMvKSvw/видео.html
    Shoulder Impingement - ruclips.net/video/Umx6ywiJv_I/видео.html

  • @ultimate1497
    @ultimate1497 5 лет назад +5

    Mr.Wong I want to thank you for your video.It finally brought to my knowledge what I am experiencing in my shoulder.I didnt want to to exercises that could have potentially aggravated my condition.This is the first time Ive experienced such pain and discomfort in my shoulder.Now I know it is serious impingement.I cant even raise my arm sideways 5 inches without bad pain.

  • @saossurvive
    @saossurvive 2 года назад +4

    I have every sign of impingement, according to your video. Thank you for helping! I'd never self-diagnose but now I feel like I can try more specific things to see if I can make it feel better.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад +1

      Nice work! Make sure to check out the resources in the video description for ideas on how to address the root cause of your issue :)
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

    • @saossurvive
      @saossurvive 2 года назад

      @@PrecisionMovementCoach thank you so much 🙂

  • @jeffdiedrich585
    @jeffdiedrich585 Год назад +4

    I'm glad I performed the tests you showed in this video. Years ago I separated my left a/c joint in a motorcycle wreck(high side) and the shoulder is giving me a lot of trouble for about a month. It seems that my current problem is impingement. Thanks for making it more easy to describe to my doctor.

  • @leimleim
    @leimleim Год назад +2

    I just received my MRI and I have Rotator cuff tendinopathy. I had pain on the 1, 2 and 3 test (even when I do not have AC issues), and not in the 4th. I self diagnosed impingement and it was accurate. Hence this video describes with great precision what I was diagnosed. Thank you!.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  Год назад

      Nicely done!
      Make sure to check out the resources in the video description for that issue :)
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @HairToThePie
    @HairToThePie Год назад +3

    By far the best group of tests I have found. The explanation of pain between here and here was bang on for me. Thank you very much for this information .

  • @sgtrock2821
    @sgtrock2821 5 лет назад +11

    Thanx man. I performed all the tests with you. Impingement. Distinct pain during the Hawkins test but zero pain in all the other tests. Once in a while a youtuber knows his shyt. Thanks again.

  • @georgeschroepfer9006
    @georgeschroepfer9006 5 лет назад +33

    Clear easy to follow descriptions, Eric I think you'd make an excellent teacher.

  • @PrecisionMovementCoach
    @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад +25

    Our brand new app - ROM Coach is LIVE! Download it via one of these links:
    Apple App Store: www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-ios
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    • @alexguerrero242
      @alexguerrero242 4 года назад +4

      The Only One that Hurt for me was the 2.High arch BUT only at the TOP . The rest were EASILY PAIN free what could it be ? @

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад +1

      Check this out: www.precisionmovement.coach/strained-rotator-cuff/

    • @gadams7383
      @gadams7383 4 года назад +2

      Thank you, great to know!🙏🏻

    • @merdus69
      @merdus69 3 года назад +1

      Great tests. I failed all 4, maybe that's why I can't sleep XD. I think it's Covid inactivity syndrome (just made that up, but...) !

    • @fionadiver799
      @fionadiver799 3 года назад +1

      I have no pain when doing (cop move

  • @Southern_Scenery
    @Southern_Scenery 5 лет назад +4

    This what I have. I also have numbness in my back shoulder blade area and down the arm. Stiffness in both shoulders.
    Thank you so much.

  • @elkabong5547
    @elkabong5547 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for these tests. Had problems for 5 years. Definitely impingement. Changed diet and reduced inflammation, but as I raise my arm, I will hear and feel about 5-6 clicks.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад

      Make sure to check out the impingement resources in the video description. The noises should subside with time but keep in mind that such noises are normal to a degree.
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @bobmartin7409
    @bobmartin7409 6 лет назад +4

    Best tests I've used so far...

  • @sandeepchakraborty1
    @sandeepchakraborty1 4 года назад +7

    I want to sincerely thank you. It was perfect for me and really helped me diagnose and choose the right rehab regime. Just because of this video I feel so better

  • @carlw
    @carlw 5 лет назад +52

    Good tests, thanks. I got first place in the impingement category. :(

  • @ChrischrosBelgium
    @ChrischrosBelgium 5 лет назад +3

    3 out of 4 for ac/ My suspision was confirmed!! Thank you. Now i'm going to do your excercises for a couple of days and see what happens. I'll report back.

  • @spaideman7850
    @spaideman7850 2 года назад +1

    my wife's 2-3 years of frozen shoulder was fixed by fixing her sitting ergonomics. she had gone thru tons of therapy/tcm/massage, but her pain recurs. until one day i noticed how she 'leans forward' sitting style(supporting her head with her hand and elbow) while having hours of meetings thru her laptops.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад

      These videos should help her out:
      ruclips.net/video/WesfZDzPD8I/видео.html
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @barfy362
    @barfy362 3 года назад +5

    I thought I had impingement for the past week or so. I was wrong! Thank you!

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  3 года назад +2

      I'm glad that my material helped you figure it out. Did you score for AC joint dysfunction? If so, this article can help you out: www.precisionmovement.coach/sprained-ac-joint/

  • @chaznonya4
    @chaznonya4 3 года назад +5

    I learned more from this video than two trips to an orthopedic specialist. Thank you.

  • @fortyoneshades
    @fortyoneshades 5 лет назад +6

    Wow! Searching the web for hours. Thought I had shoulder impingement. Your tests show it's AC joint dysfunction. Now to figure out what that is exactly and how to treat it. Thanks!!!

  • @ibn-khaldun-al-hadrami
    @ibn-khaldun-al-hadrami 2 года назад

    hold on a second. This man just gave me my cure. I tried the ac joint distraction test, and I instantly felt my impingement get better. Holy God. Thank You so much. You're amazing!!!!!!!!

  • @loriwilliamson5738
    @loriwilliamson5738 2 года назад +1

    You are SO helpful. Demonstrations, information(in an understandable way) and delivery are unsurpassed! Thank you.

  • @othman3459
    @othman3459 2 года назад +10

    Hey Eric
    I have been experiencing right shoulder pain for like 7 months . I did your tests and I didn't really feel any pain. My shoulder pain occurs mostly in this exercises: lateral rises, triceps cable pulldown, push ups, bench press . I feel the pain in the area between my shoulder and my triceps.
    It can be sharp pain for a moment when I do sudden moves with my hand .

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад +3

      Try this next:
      ruclips.net/video/o9fiTFfW4uU/видео.html
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

    • @SamCraenen
      @SamCraenen 2 года назад

      This is exactly what i have. Its the fk worst.

    • @Yourdadfather
      @Yourdadfather Год назад +1

      BROOO you described precisely what I have been going through. Could you please tell me if you’ve gotten any better or what you did or anything. I’ve taken a 1 month break from the gym and it’s still exactly how you described sharp pain when doing sudden movements especially when doing bench press etc

    • @vlap9730
      @vlap9730 Год назад

      i have the exact same problem

  • @andevipertraderpfeiffer8787
    @andevipertraderpfeiffer8787 7 лет назад +7

    Finally what I was looking for. I had a grade 2 ac separation injury 15 months ago. Recovered and finally my shoulder felt stronger than before the injury. A week ago as I was doing a chopping motion on a heavy bag my shoulder felt a little sore, that was followed by popping, restricted movment, pain and weaknesses in my arm. My shoulder felt impinged. This video indicates impingement. What is the best exercise and stretches to remedy this. Thank you.

    • @marong3717
      @marong3717 6 лет назад

      how many months rest needed ? im feeling pain in shoulder ,think that i got injured while doing shoulder workout ,now feeling pain for even 5kg shoulder wourkout on left shoudler. now unable to do it

  • @doubleTcoaching
    @doubleTcoaching 5 лет назад +4

    The Hawkins technique actually improved the shoulder pain for me and it felt great through the other tests 😂

  • @terryhorn6505
    @terryhorn6505 2 года назад

    Hi Eric! Due to a fall on a hiking trail to I have shoulder discomfort. Received MRI results today. Right shoulder: Supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon, full thickness tear with tendon retraction to level of the AC joint.
    Left shoulder: Supraspinatus tendon-full tear with retraction to level of AC joint. Infraspinatus -full thickness

    • @terryhorn6505
      @terryhorn6505 2 года назад

      Left shoulder- full thickness tear with tendon retraction to level of distral clavicle. Can this heal without surgery? Can raise my right arm over my shoulder with slight pain. Can only raise left arm to shoulder level.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад +1

      Hi!
      This program can help:
      www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt
      You will have to work within a pain-free range and gradually increase it slowly. Avoiding surgery is a definite possibility.
      Let us know if you have any more questions :)
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

    • @terryhorn6505
      @terryhorn6505 2 года назад +2

      Thank you!

  • @HopeandI
    @HopeandI 3 года назад +2

    Boom! I’ve been searching for a simple clarification. Thank you.

  • @Sethae
    @Sethae 6 лет назад +4

    The pain is mostly in the traps when I did this.

  • @519eracing3
    @519eracing3 5 лет назад +6

    Thanks for this. While playing baseball I dove with my left arm fully outstretched landing with full body weight. Felt pain and weakness immediately. Can't even hold a plate at work. Pain radiates down my arm. After doing these test (first 3 caused pain) bad cop test zero pain. Seems like a trip to the doctor is in order lol.

    • @dinky..
      @dinky.. 2 года назад

      I'm so sorry this happened!! Sounds terrible. Did you manage to recover?🤞🤞

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  Год назад

      Sorry for the late reply.
      Did you ever resolve your issue?
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @anon5119
    @anon5119 3 года назад +6

    Huh, my shoulder started feeling better after these tests. Hope that lasts

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  3 года назад

      That is a good sign.
      What were the results of the tests?
      Check out the resources available in the video description for more ideas :)
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @donstanley9943
    @donstanley9943 3 года назад

    Thank you !!!! You finally solved the riddle of my shoulder pain for past 3 months !
    Impingement. All tests say impingement.
    Again thank you !

  • @diceportz7107
    @diceportz7107 4 года назад

    I have been told for years my shoulder pain is a result of carpal tunnel syndrome causing impingement. First time anyone has given me any other issue to look at Thanks, I appreciate this a lot.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад

      I'm glad that you have found this material. What was the result of the tests?

    • @diceportz7107
      @diceportz7107 4 года назад

      @@PrecisionMovementCoach It looks more like I have an AC Joint injury.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад

      Check out this article and the exercises that it describes: www.precisionmovement.coach/sprained-ac-joint/

  • @douglasnorthpole8542
    @douglasnorthpole8542 6 лет назад +9

    I don't have pain from any of these! But I have this stupid sore shoulder that kills for over a month now!

    • @aventador444
      @aventador444 6 лет назад

      same here dude. So annoying :(

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  6 лет назад +1

      I'd like to help you out with that...can you tell me more about the pain that you are experiencing? Where does it originate? Does it radiate into any other body parts near by? Which movements are affected most?

    • @lindio95
      @lindio95 6 лет назад

      My front deltoid become very sore after 1-2 minutes when i'm combing my hair or using the hair dryer

    • @jackclass5446
      @jackclass5446 6 лет назад

      hey Mr Wong the test are fine but if i bend my arm 90° and move in aduction my shoulder locks and the ball socket stop moving if straight arm no problem any advice? Thank you for your channel and willingness to help people.

    • @peteconway6445
      @peteconway6445 5 лет назад

      @@PrecisionMovementCoach Great video- its to the point, however one gap. What does it mean with pain/discomfort from 0-35 degrees in the painful arc test? The discomfort/pain goes away almost completely when I get past 35 degrees.. thanks in advance.. just looking for a lead..

  • @BM-ht9xk
    @BM-ht9xk 5 лет назад +3

    amazing material. Thank you.

  • @SteffiLuuv
    @SteffiLuuv 3 года назад +11

    Hi Eric! Thank you for these very helpful videos! After doing the tests, I'm still not certain what I've got - painful arc test in the scapular plane and bad cop tests were both negative, but I had pain in the Hawkins test AND the abduction test in the top position! Does this mean I have a little of both impingement and AC joint dysfunction, or maybe something completely different?

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  3 года назад +7

      It's likely a combination of the two. Check out these articles: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-impingement-stretches/
      and
      www.precisionmovement.coach/sprained-ac-joint/

    • @S3verance
      @S3verance 2 года назад

      same!

  • @sajidsiddiqui9755
    @sajidsiddiqui9755 4 года назад +1

    This video really helped to clarify what I have, initially I thought it was impingement, but after the tests it looks more like an AC joint issue. Excellent video!

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful! Check out this article next: www.precisionmovement.coach/sprained-ac-joint/

    • @peterbalac1915
      @peterbalac1915 3 года назад

      Same here,, have been struggling for months now, great informative video will be clicking on the next link. Thank you Respect 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @PNWTraveler
    @PNWTraveler 4 года назад +1

    Bicep Tendinitis/Rounded Shoulders is a cause of shoulder pain in anyone who suffers from poor posture. I would say most people suffer from poor posture in the world we live in today. So be sure to check your posture if you're slouching/ rounding of shoulders and actively work on keeping that proper posture throughout the day!

  • @tomstuart7451
    @tomstuart7451 3 года назад +4

    Many thanks for this video.
    I was convinced after the first 2 exercises I had impingement as they were very painful. On exercise 2. I can't raise my arm past 45 degrees.
    But then I also found exercises 3 and 4 very painful also. For exercise 3 I cannot even get my arm anywhere near horizontal without supporting it with my good arm. So I am a bit confused.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  3 года назад +3

      No need to be confused...you likely have a combination of the issues. Check out these articles next:
      www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-impingement-stretches/
      www.precisionmovement.coach/sprained-ac-joint/

  • @miltonhornet
    @miltonhornet 3 года назад +26

    Hello Eric, thank you for the awesome video. Thanks to your instructions I was able to identify that my shoulder has some degree of AC Joint dysfunction.
    I've been working out for more than 12 years with roughly 85% of attendance. Three weeks ago, I started practicing calisthenics because I no longer feel satisfaction out of weightlifting and realized I wouldn't be making progressing due to lack of mobility abd pain in my shoulder. They were preventing me to do even the beginner exercises.
    I then started doing some physiotherapy exercises for scapula stabilization. It's been two weeks that I started and they are really improving the shoulders mobility and at times reducing even pain.
    I'm really enjoying doing calisthenics exercises but I am concern with those exercises that may be counterproductive for the shoulder recovery. Do you have any recommendation as to what calisthenics exercise I should and shouldn't be doing? I'm often using the rings :)
    Thank you!

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for the kind words and for following along.
      I would take a break from any activities that you cannot do pain free until you address the root cause of your issue.
      Start here:
      www.precisionmovement.coach/sprained-ac-joint/
      And consider this program:
      www.precisionmovement.coach/get-shoulder-control

  • @KDog2264
    @KDog2264 4 года назад +8

    Had pain in every test, time to see a different doctor, he says it muscle strain, obviously not.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад +1

      Check out these articles: www.precisionmovement.coach/sprained-ac-joint/ www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-impingement-stretches/

    • @scottlaplante1749
      @scottlaplante1749 4 года назад

      @@PrecisionMovementCoach --> FYI. the 2nd article brings up an error code.

  • @ambeshutripathi3337
    @ambeshutripathi3337 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much sir, now i finally came to know what i am suffering from at the age of 15
    shoulder impingement

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  3 года назад +2

      Here's what you can do about it: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-impingement-stretches/

    • @ambeshutripathi3337
      @ambeshutripathi3337 3 года назад +2

      @@PrecisionMovementCoach Thank you so much sir, its my pleasure that you liked my comment and replied to it. i cannot believe.
      love from India...

  • @darioblancaflor2127
    @darioblancaflor2127 Год назад +1

    Thanks for your videos man, last month im suffering shoulder pain but thanks to u its finally recovered 🥰🥰
    Have a good day sir 😊

  • @Brynhildrify
    @Brynhildrify 5 лет назад +3

    I'm so confused, only the 1st test hurt so wtf do I have?

  • @fionauk4509
    @fionauk4509 5 лет назад +5

    I can't put my hands anywhere near round my back. I've got shoulder impingement and arthritis

  • @apps99pulks
    @apps99pulks 4 года назад +4

    Hey Eric! I didn't experience any sort of particular pinching pain in any of the exercises. I feel a sort of dull soreness. I had gotten injured about 4 months ago. I would have this dull pain in my left shoulder whenever I'd do side laterals and overhead press. It started happening after I'd started doing bench dips and heavy side lateral raises. I've given myself 4 months to heal, but it just isn't going away, the intensity of the dull pain has somewhat decreased I guess. I don't feel that pinching pain. It just feels like there's that sort of dull soreness. Please help. 🙏🏻

    • @apps99pulks
      @apps99pulks 4 года назад

      In the first two exercises I feel that dull soreness though(little intensity). In the last two not so much.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад +1

      Check this out: www.precisionmovement.coach/bicep-tendonitis/

    • @apps99pulks
      @apps99pulks 4 года назад +1

      @@PrecisionMovementCoach thank you so much coach! 🙏🏻

    • @suwe1472
      @suwe1472 2 года назад +1

      @@apps99pulks did it go away

    • @antoniozan8077
      @antoniozan8077 Год назад

      @@apps99pulkshey.. i’m going through this right now. Did it heal in a meantime or you just started living with it?

  • @pennyc11
    @pennyc11 Год назад

    Thank you so much. Definitely an AC joint disorder. I cut out all of my weight bearing activities for more than a month now and seeing no improvement. Now, hoping site exercises will be the key to ending this miserable pain.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  Год назад +1

      You got this!
      The resources in the video description can help as can this program:
      www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @OlivierPovel
    @OlivierPovel 2 года назад

    Having visited pro therapists for months (with no effect) this is finally a clear and simple tests to determine what the issue is.

  • @JayoJs
    @JayoJs 5 лет назад +7

    Barely can move my elbow up on the Hawkins test

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  Год назад

      Sorry for the late reply.
      Did you ever resolve your issue?
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

    • @JayoJs
      @JayoJs Год назад

      ​@@PrecisionMovementCoachstill hurts when I do Hawkins test on the right arm, also sharp pain on the bad cop test on the backside of my shoulder.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  Год назад +1

      @@JayoJs this program can help you out:
      www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt
      :)
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @alexbainbridge7160
    @alexbainbridge7160 4 года назад +3

    I didn’t get pain on any of them but I normally always have shoulder pain

  • @patriksvensson2360
    @patriksvensson2360 4 года назад +3

    First off, thanks for making and sharing this video. Secondly, while trying out these tests I noticed that I didn't experience pain, per se, but I did note mobility issues that were in line with the areas of AC joint dysfunction. At some points of the tests, a mild discomfort bordering to what could be described as pain would emerge. I've had mobility issues in my left shoulder area for many years and it's never really been addressed. Is it possible that it's due to some injury (or something) that has led to ACJD after being left untreated, or is it more likely to be something else? Would you suggest I still follow the instructions and recommendations found in your link?
    To clarify: I have mentioned this to doctors, physiotherapists, gym coaches and none have taken this seriously (which could be a result of me then having other, more pressing, issues, of course) so I haven't either, even though it does prevent me from performing certain types of movement and exercises.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад +1

      I take your seriously. Check out the material in both of these articles next: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-impingement-stretches/ and www.precisionmovement.coach/sprained-ac-joint/

    • @patriksvensson2360
      @patriksvensson2360 4 года назад +2

      @@PrecisionMovementCoach Thank you very, very much for both the reply and the links. I'll make sure to follow your tips and give the stretches and exercises a go!

  • @kjames5682
    @kjames5682 Год назад

    You are an amazing professional! I just can't thank you enough for all your videos. They really are life changing!

  • @jay-j6l
    @jay-j6l Месяц назад

    finally easy to follow step to determine type of injury, got to know I got an impingment problem and now know how to go about correcting it

  • @Nunjabuz
    @Nunjabuz 6 лет назад +5

    AC Joint dysfunction has been know to cause AC impingement. In which case, there would be no way to differentiate between the two as isolated instances because they are directly related. So treating the impingement would get you nowhere and in fact make it worse until you addressed the root of the problem in the AC Joint. Don't like this video.

  • @nightstringers
    @nightstringers 2 года назад

    Ya know what I like about this guy's channel .He responds really fast. Says a lot considering how big his channel has got .

  • @annoydby1
    @annoydby1 2 года назад

    Thank you! This finally gives me an answer, in accordance to a MRI finding. It’s been a little over 3 years since my injury which at that time I couldn’t move or extend my arm in anyway. PT was worthless and recently an injection which didn’t help. I believe that if I had purchased a sling/brace back then this would have healed and I wouldn’t still be in pain 3 years later. Thanks again!

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад

      Glad that it helped! The resources in the video description will give you more ideas on how to properly address the root cause of your issue :)
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @blueheelerfriend8450
    @blueheelerfriend8450 4 месяца назад

    Fantastic shoulder pain diagnosing
    help video
    here!!! Thank you!! ☺

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 месяца назад

      Glad it was helpful!
      What were the results? Let us know if you need any more advice. We want to make sure that you properly address the root cause of your issue.
      Thanks for trying it out and trusting us to guide your efforts.
      Talk to you soon :)
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @antonrahmn4830
    @antonrahmn4830 4 года назад

    Man thank you so much for this video, I've had a shoulder injury for about 3 weeks now from weightlifting, and looked at a bunch of self diagnosis videos none helped me until i found this one, now I know I have ac joint dysfunction

  • @paulbarryarabit2112
    @paulbarryarabit2112 Год назад

    Thanks, I just injured myself this morning from doing pull ups without warming up and this helped me to identify what type of injury im dealing with

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  Год назад +1

      Glad that you figured it out.
      Use the Shoulder Pain Solution program to properly address the issue:
      www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @subirkrishnan
    @subirkrishnan 8 месяцев назад

    Such an informative video for shoulder pain differential diagnosis. Thank you so much for making this video!

  • @proteinman1981
    @proteinman1981 4 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for your video, I now know what is causing me issues in the shoulders! Nice work and once again thank you

  • @michaeldraney5692
    @michaeldraney5692 4 года назад +2

    Wow, super helpful, everything points to impingement. Thanks.

  • @Kyleblank77
    @Kyleblank77 6 месяцев назад

    Great video, I've watched several videos that I never got a clear conclusion with, thank you very much.

  • @stevekeith9507
    @stevekeith9507 Год назад

    You are right, I feel the AC joint pain after following your tests. Also my Dr verified through X-Ray. Thank you.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  Год назад

      Happy to help!
      Get started on the exercises in the video description for that issue :)
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @imjustpassinthru
    @imjustpassinthru 2 года назад

    Having seen a half dozen or more orthopedic surgeons about my shoulders, this guy seems more knowledgeable than any of them.

  • @AndreiDPop
    @AndreiDPop 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic! I have impingement, thanks to your last test. You've helped me tremendously!

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  3 года назад

      Happy to help! Here's your next stop: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-impingement-stretches/

  • @davidk4682
    @davidk4682 Год назад +1

    Absolutely excellent video. Thank you so very much for sharing this information

  • @BlackDillon
    @BlackDillon 4 месяца назад

    Thankyou! I've had a nagging pain in my shoulder for a few weeks now, didn't know whether to look for AC rehab or impingement... these tests have pretty much confirmed it's impingement for me. Will check out your recommendations on relief now! Thanks!

  • @clydewilson8108
    @clydewilson8108 9 месяцев назад

    thank you I've been trying to get this information while looking up so many different videos and this is the first one that's properly explained it to me

  • @kevinmartin9259
    @kevinmartin9259 Год назад

    I 100% have impingement.. now to heal it
    Thank you for this very much.
    .

  • @nikobayanay5177
    @nikobayanay5177 Год назад +1

    Hi Eric, great video! I'm a bit confused with my results. 1st- Hawkins = there is pain so most likely it's impingement. 2nd - painful arc = doesn't hurt much. 3rd - horizontal abduction = doesnt hurt much either. Now the tricky part. In 4th - bad cop = it hurts so most likely AC joint but it's not in the top of the shoulder that hurts. I'm still not sure if it's impingement or AC joint.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  Год назад

      It could be both :)
      Check out the resources in the video description for ideas on how to address both issues.
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @cassettepat
    @cassettepat 5 лет назад

    I’ve had shoulder impingement for 2.5 years and it’s no better at all. Done all the exercises, physio, massage, chiropractor etc etc

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  5 лет назад

      Check this out: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-impingement-stretches/

  • @Loke718
    @Loke718 Год назад

    Thank you for this video! I revisit it every time I think I have impingement.

  • @MovingToMnPro
    @MovingToMnPro 3 года назад

    Great! I've suspected AC joint issues, but according to these tests it's impingement. Thanks

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  3 года назад

      Good stuff...make sure to check out the resources available in the video description. - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @pierret6808
    @pierret6808 Год назад

    Thanks for this amazing video. I went to a Chiro and didn't get as helpful information this video. You taught me a lot and gave me some quality direction to addressing my shoulder pain

  • @speedstar6140
    @speedstar6140 3 года назад

    I have discomfort in my left shoulder. I feel only a slight pain at the back portion of my left shoulder. However, if I do some physical work involving my left shoulder, then the pain spread to a larger portion of my shoulders back till the bottom of my neck.
    1. I felt a slight pain during the first exercise that you have mentioned at the back portion of my left shoulder. I also felt as if my bones and muscles are not properly oriented and they were causing discomfort
    2. In the second exercise also I felt slight pain with same discomfort as above while moving my arm at an angle between 120 and 150 degree.
    I press the shoulder bone behind the collar bone every now and then to support my shoulder and to ease the discomfort and pain I am having.
    All this shoulder problem is the outcome of an episode last year when I was doing Pushups (involving fingers of the palm pointing towards each other). At the time of exercise I didnt felt anything. However, after 1 hour I felt pain in shoulder which continued for 3 days. The pain was accompanied by cracking sounds which still exist. It resulted into the weakening of my shoulder and from then on I am unable to do any simple exercise like pushup as it increases the pain and discomfort in my shoulder.
    Please guide me what has happened and what exercise I should follow to fix my shoulder ??
    I have had X ray and one of the Ortho Dr. Said that there is nothing while other one said that there is slight dislocation. However they were both unable to help me.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  3 года назад

      Thanks for writing to us and for that information.
      Start with the resources in the video description. Try out those exercises for two weeks and get back to us with a progress report.
      Also check out these exercises: www.precisionmovement.coach/strained-rotator-cuff/
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @dumolay
    @dumolay 5 лет назад

    My injury happened 28 years ago, didn't have surgery then (regret this now) but had a sling for a few weeks. I have the "tell tale" sign of a bony lump on the right shoulder. Until recently movement was fine, a little restricted, ie, no front crawl swimming, unable to put right arm in to the crook of my back, but when I went to open a door using my right elbow, a move I have done 1000's of times a great pain shot down from the shoulder to my hands, agony at night when trying to sleep, there isn't a comfortable position. I am off to the local hospital, tomorrow to get a definitive diagnosis.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  5 лет назад

      Check out this video and get back to me with the results: ruclips.net/video/m581lMvKSvw/видео.html&lc=UgyG9QqhJkXoW50sBtl4AaABAg

  • @alpha_berchermuesli5975
    @alpha_berchermuesli5975 Год назад

    I can concur - MRI proven impingement, and pain's occurring exactly when and where he said.

  • @carefreedelight2355
    @carefreedelight2355 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for the careful explanation. I am most grateful.

  • @sep69
    @sep69 3 года назад

    Thanks man ! I've watched a lot of video's and this one is one of the shorter ones yet most clear. thanks again !

  • @cinoeye
    @cinoeye 3 года назад +1

    Hawkins Yes pain
    2nd test pain 120 Ac joint
    3rd test no pain
    4th no pain

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  3 года назад +2

      Here are your next stops. Try out both sets of exercises:
      www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-impingement-stretches/
      www.precisionmovement.coach/sprained-ac-joint/

    • @cinoeye
      @cinoeye 3 года назад +2

      @@PrecisionMovementCoach thank you so much for finding time to reply!

  • @JT-wk2zp
    @JT-wk2zp 4 года назад

    Or it could adhesive capsulitis. Internal joint pathology can often mask as rotor cuff or bursopathy issues. A lot of my patients are misdiagnosed.
    Great video!

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад +1

      I'm glad that you like the material and thanks for adding your advice.

  • @lostsoulparty
    @lostsoulparty Год назад

    Great video, has confirmed the rotator cuff impingement for me. Thanks

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  Год назад

      Nice work.
      Make sure to check out the resources in the video description for ideas on how to address the root cause of your issue :)
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @imonittonite
    @imonittonite 4 года назад

    Very big help for diagnosing my problem. Feels like impingement. Thank you.

  • @JAam430
    @JAam430 2 года назад

    I feel glad this didn’t apply to any of my problems but still have pain when I reach for stuff on shelves.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад

      Check this out next:
      www.precisionmovement.coach/rotator-cuff-injury-tests/
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @josermoreno424
    @josermoreno424 Год назад

    Too awesome and clear to understand. Thanks, it helped me a lot!

  • @sirenagarrido3836
    @sirenagarrido3836 Год назад

    I love the test I thought I have something with my shoulder but none of this exercises make feel pain now I think is my back who is hurting my and that was a referral pain thank so much to clarify my thoughts

  • @hiltont9631
    @hiltont9631 4 года назад +4

    Thanks a million
    I was doing exercises for impingement for nearly a year me had zero results.
    Thanks for the info i clearly have ac joint disfunction now that I've seen your video. I can work towards correcting it

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  4 года назад

      You are welcome. I'm glad that you found this assessment. Did you check out this article? www.precisionmovement.coach/sprained-ac-joint/

    • @himanshuverma860
      @himanshuverma860 4 года назад

      I have ac joint issue as well. Thanks for posting.

  • @misakichoi636
    @misakichoi636 2 года назад

    OH. MY. GOD!!! I have had shoulder impingement for a year now and i was trying everything, that arm was also lower than my other because of the impingement. An hour ago i was just trying the horizontal adduction test, i didn't feel any pain with that, i only felt pain in Hawkins test. So as i was trying that, while i was stretching my left arm on my chest, i held that arm and pulled it horizontally and i heard a pop, like something just popped into place. I went to look at the mirror and uneven length of my arms were EVEN NOW!!!!! I did the hawkins test again and there was NO. PAIN !!!! I really can't believe this

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад +1

      Wow...that's great :)
      Check out the impingement exercises listed in the video description for more ideas on how to address the root cause of your issue.
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM

  • @damianpereira9952
    @damianpereira9952 Год назад

    Thank you for this! The last test was actually feeling good instead of painful so it helped me confirm the shoulder impingement.

  • @DepackRamavat
    @DepackRamavat 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video. I could identify my issue with this and looking for more such wonderful information

  • @cherylewellman9387
    @cherylewellman9387 Год назад

    Best advice I've heard after a long search! Thank you!!!

  • @carlgoetting5508
    @carlgoetting5508 2 года назад

    Eric, thank you. Your video really helped me. After doing the tests looks like AC Joint Dysfunction.

    • @PrecisionMovementCoach
      @PrecisionMovementCoach  2 года назад

      Thanks for doing the tests.
      Make sure to check out the AC Joint dysfunction resources in the video description for your next steps.
      - Coach Joshua, Team PM